The Little Book On Line A Study Guide for the Ohio Ninth-Grade Citizenship Proficiency Test

J. Passing a Bill

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A bill is introduced into one house of Congress or the Ohio General Assembly by a member. The bill is studied by a committee of that house. The bill is debated and voted on by that house. The approved bill is introduced in the other house. The bill is studied by a committee of that house. The bill is debated and voted on by that house. The bill is sent to a conference committee if there are differences between the House and Senate versions, and both houses must approve the conference committee version of the bill. The approved bill is sent to the President or Governor . The President or Governor signs or vetoes the bill. Congress can override a veto by a 2/3 vote in each house. The Ohio General Assembly can override a veto by a 3/5 vote in each house.

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Links to Additional Information

• How Our Laws are Made (U.S. House of Representatives)
• Enactment of a Law (U.S. Senate)
• Thomas Database (Library of Congress)
  Legislative information including the text of bills, committee reports, and the Congressional Record

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